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18/07/2005
Four men injured in 'feud' gun attack
Four men have been injured in a gun attack in Newcastle County Down in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The attack occurred at around 3am in the Burrendale Park Road area of Newcastle.
Police said that one man had been shot in the leg and three other men had received what were described as "superficial injuries".
It is understood that police are interested in the movements of a Nissan Terrano in the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information should contact detectives in Newcastle on 028 4372 3583 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
It is understood that the incident may have been the result of an ongoing feud.
(SP/CL)
The attack occurred at around 3am in the Burrendale Park Road area of Newcastle.
Police said that one man had been shot in the leg and three other men had received what were described as "superficial injuries".
It is understood that police are interested in the movements of a Nissan Terrano in the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information should contact detectives in Newcastle on 028 4372 3583 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
It is understood that the incident may have been the result of an ongoing feud.
(SP/CL)
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